Cappella di San Michele Arcangelo

The octagonal chapel features a dome that replicates the design of Florence Cathedral at a 1:8 scale, with rectangular windows along its perimeter.

Architect Santi di Tito constructed the chapel between 1594 and 1597, following special permission from Grand Duke Ferdinando I to build in the restricted area.

The altar displays a 1597 painting by Bernardino Poccetti depicting Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Nicholas, and other religious figures.

The chapel stands near Petrognano in the municipality of Barberino Val d'Elsa, accessible through the local road network in the Florence province.

This chapel remains the only structure authorized for construction in Semifonte after the complete destruction of the original city in 1202.

Location: Barberino Tavarnelle

Inception: 1594

Architects: Santi di Tito

Architectural style: Renaissance

Address: Strada Provinciale 50 di San Donnino

GPS coordinates: 43.54204,11.13111

Latest update: March 27, 2025 18:19